Marbled salamander
A species of Mole salamander Scientific name : Ambystoma opacum Genus : Mole salamander
Marbled salamander, A species of Mole salamander
Scientific name: Ambystoma opacum
Genus: Mole salamander
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Description
The marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum) is a species of mole salamander found in the eastern United States.
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Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
The diet of marbled salamander predominantly comprises various invertebrates, primarily terrestrial worms and insects. It captures its prey via a larval feeding technique, involving swift lunging followed by rapid mouth closure.
Appearance
Marbled salamander is a medium-sized salamander with a robust body shape, and a thick, coarse skin. Its main coloration is a jet black, highlighted by bright white or grey marbled, irregular marks across its body. It lacks significant features like horns, wings, or tails. No substantial variances are seen in appearance due to age or gender. Its body conveys a visually striking impression of contrast between its dark body and light markings.
Behavior
Marbled salamander is mainly nocturnal, characterized by its fossorial lifestyle—spending most of its time beneath the ground or leaf litter, emerging for breeding in vernal pools. It lives predominantly solitarily, only interacting with others during the breeding season. Marbled salamander has a unique defense mechanism, coiling its tail to divert predators and showing off bright warning colors on its body.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Salamanders Family
Mole salamanders Genus
Mole salamander Species
Marbled salamander 
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